Ono Pharmaceutical Co (MEX:4528N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.63 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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MEX:4528N Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd MEX:4528N
89 GF Score
Price MXN341.69
GF Value MXN311.93
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ono Pharmaceutical Co MEX:4528N 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:4528N with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN311.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Drug Manufacturers companies, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 54.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current share price is MXN341.69. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN210.06. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:4528N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 2.58   Max: 3.91
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.91. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 2.58.

MEX:4528N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.33% of 716 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.76 vs MEX:4528N: 1.62

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN200.211. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN210.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ono Pharmaceutical Co  (MEX:4528N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ono Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 1.23 1.53 1.75 1.63

MEX:4528N vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ono Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=341.69/210.06
=1.63

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=200.211/113.6000*113.6000
=200.211

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 174.046 98.000 201.751
201612 169.128 98.400 195.253
201703 163.319 98.100 189.124
201706 158.043 98.500 182.271
201709 159.972 98.800 183.935
201712 176.714 99.400 201.959
201803 174.738 99.200 200.103
201806 188.038 99.200 215.334
201809 183.302 99.900 208.440
201812 185.176 99.700 210.993
201903 189.205 99.700 215.584
201906 191.795 99.800 218.316
201909 202.074 100.100 229.327
201912 202.612 100.500 229.022
202003 245.430 100.300 277.975
202006 250.776 99.900 285.167
202009 253.609 99.900 288.388
202012 239.063 99.300 273.490
202103 238.909 99.900 271.672
202106 233.433 99.500 266.512
202109 252.060 100.100 286.054
202112 241.255 100.100 273.792
202203 225.577 101.100 253.467
202206 206.637 101.800 230.589
202209 202.543 103.100 223.171
202212 213.480 104.100 232.962
202303 204.866 104.400 222.919
202306 189.367 105.200 204.488
202309 190.549 106.200 203.826
202312 194.848 106.800 207.254
202403 187.036 107.200 198.202
202406 200.338 108.200 210.336
202409 229.452 108.900 239.355
202412 235.530 110.700 241.700
202503 228.603 111.100 233.747
202506 214.339 111.700 217.985
202509 212.888 112.000 215.929
202512 206.356 113.000 207.452
202603 205.736 112.700 207.379
202606 200.211 113.600 200.211

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 mean?
Ono Pharmaceutical Co (MEX:4528N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ono Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks #327 out of 716 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 3.91. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.63 is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks #327 out of 716 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ono Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ono Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Ono Pharmaceutical Co ranks #327 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ono Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.63 is 7.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ono Pharmaceutical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Ono Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.76, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 is 7.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ono Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ono Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Ono Pharmaceutical Co (MEX:4528N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN311.93, compared to a current price of MXN341.69 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 7.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.76. Ono Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ono Pharmaceutical Co (MEX:4528N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ono Pharmaceutical Co (MEX:4528N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ono Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN341.69 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN311.93.

Key valuation signals for MEX:4528N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.63 (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: MXN311.93 vs. price of MXN341.69 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#327 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:4528N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ono Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 1-8-2 Kyutarocho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-8564
Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a drug manufacturer with a focus on drug discovery in areas of unmet medical needs. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its circulatory and respiratory drugs, followed by its metabolic drugs and vitamins. The company also reports revenue derived from royalties. The bulk of the company's sales is generated in Japan, followed by the rest of Asia and Europe.
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